Washington D.C.

This exciting city was named in honor of George Washington. It was was founded in 1791 to serve as the national capital.

Whether you hop on and off a bus tour or cruise down the Potomac, there is more to see in Washington DC than most visitors can handle. The National Mall is a large open park in downtown Washington between the United States Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial. Arlington Cemetery and Mount Vernon are popular destinations, as well as The Smithsonian, The White House, and Old Town Alexandria. The Washington Metro and the Metrobus serve the District and its suburbs.